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Bitter NJ primary for Dems hoping to take on Democrat-turned-Republican
An ancient proverb argues that the enemy of your enemy is your friend. But in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, the race between Brigid Callahan Harrison and Amy Kennedy has opened a political and financial fissure between the state party’s establishment power broker and a political newcomer with a dynastic political legacy. The two frontrunners, along with three other candidates, hope to challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) in the general election.
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Trump’s polling slump with reliable demographics could mean fundraising trouble
President Donald Trump is sinking in polls among some of his key donor demographics, and that could signal trouble for future fundraising efforts, particularly with retired voters and Texans. Since 2012, retirees have given more money than any industry or interest group to all presidential campaigns, including Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns to date. This cycle, their donations have comprised nearly $34 million. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has received $17 million from retirees this cycle.
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These incumbents’ campaigns are paying big wages to family members
While winning a congressional race can mean big things for a candidate, sometimes a family member comes along for the ride. Candidates can choose to spend money at family-owned businesses, reimburse expensive travel and meals from their campaign’s committee — or even pay their family members salaries. In the 2020 cycle so far, 81 federal candidates have disclosed giving a combined $1.3 million in wages to people with their same last name, though not all are relatives.
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